YEARLY HIGH
5.3103 SAR
YEARLY LOW
5.2873 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2930 SAR

2020 JOD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JOD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 5.3103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 5.2873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0230 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2914 to the December average rate of 5.2919, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.3103 was up 0.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.3065, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JOD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 26,552 SAR
2019 Average 26,450 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 26,437 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114.95 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.3045
5.2884
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD to SAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.2955, compared to 5.2904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2955
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0192 SAR (High: 5.3103 / Low: 5.2912). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 SAR (High: 5.2908 / Low: 5.2895).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0192
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 5.2961) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.2896), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0065 (+0.12%).

2020 Avg (March) 5.2961
2019 Avg (March) 5.2896

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2952 5.2904 5.2914
February 5.2954 5.2893 5.2914
March 5.3103 5.2912 5.2961
April 5.3091 5.2932 5.3032
May 5.3023 5.2942 5.2985
June 5.2962 5.2873 5.2925
July 5.2925 5.2893 5.2904
August 5.2908 5.2879 5.2898
September 5.2908 5.2895 5.2902
October 5.2932 5.2889 5.2904
November 5.2915 5.2889 5.2899
December 5.2956 5.2901 5.2919